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Corvallis
  • Town in Oregon
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Corvallis

#57 in Best Places to Live in Oregon
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A+
    Corvallis is a town in Oregon with a population of 59,407. Corvallis is in Benton County and is one of the best places to live in Oregon. Living in Corvallis offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Corvallis there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Corvallis and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Corvallis are highly rated.
    Population
    59,407
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $387,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,205
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      122.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      36.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      58.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      444.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,046.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      119.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      32%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Corvallis

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,315
    National
    $69,021
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